Gestational Trophoblastic Disease: Survivorship & Support

Being diagnosed and treated for a gestational trophoblastic disease (GTD) tumor can pose a range of challenges for women and their families. To help you manage any issues that may arise, we offer a range of support programs.

Living Beyond Cancer

People facing the challenges of cancer survivorship can access a variety of support services through the Survivorship Center section of our website. You can find information about professionally led support groups and counseling, survivorship clinics to manage the late effects of cancer and its treatment, tips related to healthy living, and other specialized services. We also offer a range of resources to help survivors, families, and friends better understand the complex emotional and social issues that may arise following treatment.

Many women with GTD who have questions about their ability to become pregnant again and bear children can find useful information on the Fertility & Parenthood section of our website.

Additional services are offered through our Resources for Life After Cancer program, which provides a full range of educational support services, including individual and family counseling, lectures and support groups, and practical guidance on employment and insurance issues.

Memorial Sloan Kettering Counseling Center

Our Counseling Center offers individual and family counseling sessions to help cancer patients, as well as family members, address the social and emotional issues they may encounter. We have psychologists, psychiatrist, and social workers who can help you manage the emotional and practical challenges of having had, or living with, gestational trophoblastic disease.

Integrative Medicine Service

Our Integrative Medicine Service complements mainstream medical care by addressing the physical and emotional symptoms associated with cancer and its treatment. We offer a number of therapies including various types of massage, acupuncture, hypnotherapy, meditation, visualization and other mind-body therapies, music therapy, and nutritional counseling, as well as classes such as yoga, t'ai chi, and chair aerobics.